Women~s Hospital & Health Centre British Columbia

Name :

Women~s Hospital & Health Centre British Columbia

Address  :

4500 Oak Street

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V6H 3N1

Phone  :

604 875 2424

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Family Practice
  • Psychiatrist
  • Radiation therapy
Facilities

Description

BC Womens Hospital amp Health Centre an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority PHSA is the only facility in BC devoted primarily to the health of women newborns and families Located in Vancouver BC we provide a range of specialized tertiary and primary and secondary health services that address the needs of women of all ages and backgrounds We also provide training for providers across the province In all our work BC Womens strives to provide excellence in care research and teaching As an academic health centre BC Womens is affiliated with the University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University Womens Health Research Institute and other education and research institutions

BC Womens is focused entirely on womens health It is the only facility of its kind in the province It is also one of Canadas busiest maternity centres

Health Topics contains information about womens most common health issues Has information about having a baby getting pregnant your body sexual health or browse the AZ health topics

Hospital care has information about visiting the hospital registration and planning ahead for the birth breastfeeding antepartum and postpartum care and more You can also view the Family Information package for this information Read our Privacy statement

Learn about our Redevelopment Plan for the Oak Street site

Take a virtual prenatal tour of BC Womens

There are Maps and Directions Parking and Contact information

BC Womens Hospital amp Health Centre is smokefree

The Media Centre offers information for the media as well as news releases

BC Womens provides information about our values mandate programs and Strategic Plan It also offers background information and facts as well as a history of the organization

The Business Development Centre provides information about business directions
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